The Town FilesWhite Bluff, Tennessee
Town in Dickson County · population 3,862 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $279,900
- Household income
- $69,483
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 42.7
White Bluff is a town of 3,862 people in Dickson County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $279,900, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks quieter than 77% of Tennessee towns.
How White Bluff ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in White Bluff is worth $279,900, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $69,483, which is more affordable than 40% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $954 a month. 77.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | White Bluff | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $279,900 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $954 | $863 |
| Median household income | $69,483 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 77.4% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in White Bluff
| People | White Bluff | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.9% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 13.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.7% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.4% | — |
| Work from home | 16.2% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 36.8 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 88.2% |
Weather in White Bluff
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 25.6°F. About 54.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.4 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 105 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White Bluff since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 16, 1998 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 5, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 3, 2020.
Severe weather in Dickson County since 1996
Dickson County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| June 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4878: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| December 13, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4751: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Dickson County
Dickson County had 18,872 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,716 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in White Bluff itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in White Bluff
2 public schools with 716 students, about 11.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Bluff Elementary | PK-5 | 483 | 12.1 |
| W James Middle School | 6-8 | 233 | 10.1 |
Towns near White Bluff
- Kingston Springs, TN5.9 mi · 2,824 people · home $426,500
- Dickson, TN9.1 mi · 16,058 people · home $292,600
- Fairview, TN9.5 mi · 9,357 people · home $390,200
- Ashland City, TN14.7 mi · 5,193 people · home $294,100
- Belle Meade, TN19.9 mi · 2,901 people · home $2,000,001
- Forest Hills, TN21.1 mi · 5,038 people · home $1,413,100
- Pleasant View, TN22.0 mi · 4,807 people · home $390,900
- Centerville, TN22.8 mi · 3,532 people · home $213,400
White Bluff questions
Is White Bluff, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, White Bluff scores better for retirees than 38% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 77%. 16.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.7).
How much does a house cost in White Bluff?
The median owner-occupied home in White Bluff is valued at $279,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,483, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $954 a month.
What is the weather like in White Bluff?
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 25.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.9 inches of precipitation a year and 1.4 inches of snow.
Does White Bluff get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White Bluff since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 16, 1998. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)